Bulgaria Public Holidays
Public holidays in Bulgaria are set out in the Labour Code and combine national civic days with Orthodox Christian feasts. Easter and Good Friday follow the Eastern Orthodox calculation, so they often differ from the dates observed in Western churches.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
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Unification Day
6 September 2026 (Sunday), in 65 days
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Liberation Day
Liberation Day on 3 March marks the 1878 Treaty of San Stefano, which ended Ottoman rule and restored the Bulgarian state.
Culture and Literacy Day
Observed on 24 May, this day honours Bulgarian culture and the Cyrillic alphabet, associated with Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Unification Day
Unification Day on 6 September commemorates the 1885 unification of the Principality of Bulgaria with Eastern Rumelia.
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How public holidays work in Bulgaria
When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following working day or days are normally taken as rest days. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Bulgaria treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Bulgaria have?
Bulgaria has 18 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Bulgaria?
The next holiday is Unification Day on 6 September 2026 (Sunday).
Can I add Bulgaria holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Bulgaria's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.